August 8 & 9, 2017 Amsterdam: Bikes, Bikes everywhere. When I arrived, a gentleman told me that Amsterdam had 880,000 people AND 2 million bikes! That should tell the story of a city more mobile on 2 wheels than 4. But with that information, you should also know that the bikes rule and as a … Continue reading AMSTERDAM: A LOVELY FIRST IMPRESSION
Arrived safe and sound in Singapore!! Great news on the leg front…swelling has diminished substantially in legs and feet. So very happy I will now be able to get into a bathing suit without looking lopsided…I promise that the rest of my trip will be incident free. I will be lounging on beautiful beaches in … Continue reading A STOPOVER IN SINGAPORE
This was written Oct 21, 2001...This is a Long several part Blog in one broken up by Pictures We Left for Pokara by bus!...7 very long hours...I would rather trek back to Kathmandu than risk my life returning in the bus!! he roads, if that's what you call them are very questionable at best...and … Continue reading WE ARE OFF TO TACKLE ANNAPURNA
FINAL REFLECTIONS OF MY TRAVEL 2015 15 Flights 3 Trains 5 Buses Umpteen Vans Many Many Taxis 1 Hot Air Balloon Several Trollies 13 Metros 2 Boats 2 Few Private Cars 2 Camels Lots of Walknig Some Hiking 5 Languages that I butchered but attempted nonetheless 4 (actually 5 since Iran had the Rial & … Continue reading FINAL TRAVEL THOUGHTS FROM MY JOURNEYS TO SPAIN, IRAN, TURKEY & TUNISIA
Tunisia and its Secrets June 8, 2015 Why did I chose Tunisia for this trip...a few reasons...first off, I was trying to decide between Morocco and Tunisia because I really wanted to spend the night in the Sahara...I have trekked in the Himalayas and wanted a sort of opposite experience AND to see the Stars … Continue reading Tunisia and it’s Secrets…A Spectacular Journey
Getting me dressed for the DesertWaiting to use the last real bathroom before I get on the Camel! Getting to know my Camel Getting Used to the independence of Mr. Camel Here I realized I didn't give up Yoga! Oh My HIPS! Voila! Success! My Camel celebrated when I got off his back with a … Continue reading PICTURES CAMEL TREK INTO THE SAHARA AND A NIGHT WITH THE BEDOUINS
Coastal Fishing Village of Mahida WHY did the Chicken Cross the Road? To Visit the other Chickens who crossed too! Carthage Sidi Bou Said-Coastal Town close to Tunis My Guide Juanita...a far better photg then me Best tea Ever(even though it's super sweet. Mint tea with Pine Nuts I found this poor little guy and … Continue reading Pictures of Tunisia-the Coastal Villages of Mahida & Sidi Bou Said and the Capital of Tunis
Camels Everywhere Bathroom Stop in the desert Hitchhiking to Algeria on a Hot and Windy Day! Dog chasing cars roadside bathroom stop Kairouan Kairouan Mosque Kairouan El Jem the Ancient Roman Colosseum
El Ghriba Synagogue (the oldest synagogue in North Africa) El Ghriba Synagogue (the oldest synagogue in North Africa) Star Wars Set and Recreation of Tataouine Here is a choice...continue to Tataouine or head to Tripoli...so close... Last of Star Wars
Emilie's Adventures 